Saudi Arabia started the Riyadh Season in 2019. It is an annual event arranged usually from October to January. This year the city is gearing up for the event on a grander level. They have also decided to unveil something related to Saudi Pro League’s Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
A museum dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo will be unveiled on the first day of this year’s Riyadh Season. The Portuguese player will himself unveil the museum. The museum has been made as a symbol of respect and recognition for CR7’s soccer career so far.
The event will also host a Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury face-off. The face-off is being termed as the Battle of the Baddest. However, when CR7 was asked about this clash in a PPV, the veteran replied with a two-word response of – “Next question”. It’s fair to say that the PPV resembles that the Portuguese give zero sh*t about the clash.
#Bigtime #RiyadhSeason https://t.co/bWIraKNtIC
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) September 30, 2023
The upcoming Riyadh Season will also boost various performances. Iconic artists are set to grace the stage at the event. Another target of the event is to provide jobs. The event will facilitate local firms to sell their goods and provide different services.
CR7 moved to the Middle East to play for Saudi club Al-Nassr after exiting Manchester United. Portugal’s number seven has already made his presence felt by contributing both on and off the field. The veteran has turned the fortunes of Al-Nassr by having a 33-goal contribution in just 29 outings for the club.
The 38-year-old also recently grabbed his initial major trophy win with Al-Nassr. He scored two stunning goals and helped his side lift the prestigious Arab Club Championship Cup by defeating Al-Hilal. This was the veteran’s first big trophy in the Middle East.
What will the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum at the Riyadh Season 2023 exhibit?
The latest museum pertaining to CR7 in Saudi Arabia is reported to be exhibiting the things related to his career. As per the reports, the place will feature famous stories inflicting memorable happenings in the Portuguese’s soccer journey. The medals and prizes captured by Ronaldo would also be displayed.
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The Cristiano Ronaldo Museum in Riyadh will open on 28th October. pic.twitter.com/s4sLts0iB0
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) October 1, 2023
The distinctive souvenir of Portugal’s number seven will also be demonstrated. There are many dedicated establishments around the world built as a tribute to the 38-year-old soccer legend. Fans will have to wait and see, how this one differs from all the others.
Many around the world were raising eyebrows over CR7’s move to the Saudi Pro League. The veteran has proved every critic of his wrong. It remains to be seen what further the destiny holds for the 38-year-old in his latest adventure to the Middle East.